IBM System Storage TS1030 Tape Drive provides an Ultrium 3 Tape Drive for the TS3500 Tape Library

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1 Hardware Announcement May 9, 2006 IBM System Storage TS1030 Tape Drive provides an Ultrium 3 Tape Drive for the TS3500 Tape Library Overview The IBM System Storage TS1030 Tape Drive Model F3B (machine type 3588) is designed for installation in an IBM System Storage TS3500 Tape Library (machine type 3584) to offer high capacity, performance, and technology designed for the midrange open systems environment. This model incorporates the new Linear Tape-Open (LTO) IBM Ultrium 3 Tape Drive, which more than doubles maximum tape drive throughput over the IBM LTO generation 2 Tape Drive (Ultrium 2). It has a native data transfer of up to 80 MB/sec. In addition, with the use of the IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 400 GB Data Cartridge, the TS1030 Tape Drive Model F3B doubles the maximum tape cartridge capacity up to 400 GB native physical capacity (800 GB with 2:1 compression), as compared to the IBM Ultrium 2 Tape Drives and cartridges. IBM Ultrium 3 Tape Drives can read and write LTO Ultrium 2 Data Cartridges and read LTO Ultrium 1 Data Cartridges. The TS1030 Tape Drive Model F3B has a 4-Gbps Fibre Channel interface for connection to a wide spectrum of open system servers. Other Ultrium 3 Tape Drive enhancements to help improve performance and reliability include the addition of a new dual-stage, 16-head actuator designed to provide precision head alignment, new independent tape loader and threader motors with positive pin retention, graceful dynamic braking designed to maintain tension to help prevent stretching or breaking the tape and loose tape wraps, a larger 128 MB internal buffer, and highly integrated electronics using IBM-engineered copper technology. The TS1030 Tape Drive Model F3B can be installed in new or installed TS3500 Tape Library Models L53 and D53, and also in 3584 Tape Library Models L52, L32, D52, and D32. Key prerequisites Appropriate levels of host software are required to attach the TS1030 Tape Drive to selected IBM System i, IBM System p, or IBM System z products, and xseries, Hewlett Packard, Sun, UNIX, Linux, and Windows servers. Refer to the Technical information section for details. Planned availability date June 9, 2006 At a glance The IBM System Storage TS1030 Tape Drive Model F3B is an IBM LTO Ultrium 3 Tape Drive that combines IBM tape reliability and performance at open systems prices. The new Ultrium 3 Tape Drive: More than doubles maximum data transfer rate, to up to 80 MB/sec native as compared to LTO Ultrium 2 Doubles maximum cartridge capacity, up to 400 GB native physical capacity per cartridge (800 GB with 2:1 compression) Includes a 4-Gbps Fibre Channel interface attachment Offers enhanced features over Linear Tape-Open (LTO) Ultrium 2 in new dual-stage, 16-channel head actuator, new independent tape loader and threader motors, and internal buffer size Adheres to LTO specifications Mounts in TS3500 Tape Library Model L53 or D53, and in 3584 Tape Library Model L52, L32, D52, or D32 For ordering, contact: Your IBM representative, an IBM Business Partner, or the Americas Call Centers at 800-IBM-CALL Reference: YE001 This announcement is provided for your information only. For additional information, contact your IBM representative, call 800-IBM-4YOU, or visit the IBM home page at: IBM United States IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation

2 Description The IBM TS1030 Tape Drive Model F3B is an IBM Linear Tape-Open (LTO) Ultrium 3 Tape Drive designed for the heavy demands of backup tape storage. The TS1030 Tape Drive Model F3B is designed to mount in a TS3500 Tape Library and has a 4-Gbps Fibre Channel interface for attachment to IBM System p, IBM System i, or IBM System z products, and xseries, HP, Sun, UNIX, Linux, or Windows servers. The TS1030 Tape Drive Model F3B incorporates third-generation IBM LTO Ultrium technology. It offers the following significant improvements over the Ultrium 2 Tape Drive: Enhanced data rate performance The maximum tape drive throughput data rate performance is more than doubled, to up to 80 MB/sec native data transfer rate. Data tracks are now written 16 at a time. IBM Ultrium 3 Tape Drives can read and write LTO Ultrium 2 Data Cartridges at Ultrium 2 rates, and read LTO Ultrium 1 Data Cartridges at Ultrium 1 rates. Note: Although the TS1030 Tape Drive provides the capability for excellent tape performance, other components of the system may limit the actual performance achieved. Also, although the compression technology used in the tape drive can typically double the amount of data that can be stored on the media, the actual degree of compression achieved is highly sensitive to the characteristics of the data being compressed. Increased tape cartridge capacity The tape cartridge maximum capacity is doubled over the Ultrium 2 Data Cartridge up to 400 GB native physical capacity (800 GB with 2:1 compression), with the use of the new IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 400 GB Data Cartridge. This is achieved by increasing the linear density, the number of tape tracks, and the media length. The tape itself is an advanced metal particle tape developed to help provide durability and capacity. WORM media support The IBM TotalStorage 3589 Ultrium 400 GB WORM Tape Cartridges are designed for applications such as archiving and data retention as well as those applications requiring an audit trail. These cartridges work with the IBM LTO Ultrium 3 Tape Drive to help prevent the alteration or deletion of user data. IBM Ultrium 400 GB WORM Data Cartridges can be ordered as unique 3589 models with the following features: Pre-labeling, with the ability to specify a starting volume serial and color-coding Packaging in individual jewel cases or in bulk Cartridge memory, built into every cartridge, which helps to enhance functionality and media reliability by storing access history and media performance information for use by the tape drive every time the cartridge is accessed Half-inch particle tape with a 400 GB WORM native capacity in a single cartridge Ultrium 2 cartridge compatibility The Ultrium 3 Tape Drive can read and write on Ultrium 2 cartridges. 4-Gbps Fibre Channel attachment The TS1030 Tape Drive Model F3B comes with a 4-Gbps Fibre Channel interface for connection to a wide spectrum of open system servers. They are supported on AIX, OS/400, i5/os, Sun Solaris, HP-UX, Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows 2003, Linux, and other open systems. New dual-stage, 16-channel head actuator It is designed to provide precision head alignment to help support higher track density and improved data integrity. New independent tape loader and threader motors and positive pin retention The tape loader and threader are designed to help improve the reliability of loading and unloading a cartridge, and to retain the pin even if tension is dropped. An independent loader motor coupled with the positive pin retention are designed to thread the tape with a higher level of reliability. Larger internal data buffer There is a 128 MB internal data buffer in the Ultrium 3 Tape Drive as compared to a 64 MB internal data buffer in the Ultrium 2 Tape Drive. Highly integrated electronics using IBM engineered copper technology The tape drive is designed to reduce the total number of components in the drive, lower chip temperatures, and reduce power requirements, helping to provide for a more reliable drive. The generation 3 drive electronics are also designed to provide on-the-fly error correction capability for soft errors in the memory arrays in data and control paths. Graceful dynamic braking In the event of power failure, reel motors are designed to maintain tension and gradually decelerate instead of stopping abruptly, helping reduce tape breakage, stretching, or loose tape wraps during a sudden power-down. Proven IBM LTO Ultrium features enhanced in IBM LTO Ultrium 3 Tape Drive include: Servo and track layout technology There are 704 data tracks in Ultrium 3 verses 512 data tracks in Ultrium 2. High bandwidth servo system features a low-mass servo to help more effectively track servo bands and improve data throughput with damaged media in less-than-optimal shock and vibration environments. Surface Control Guiding Mechanism IBM s patented Surface Control Guiding Mechanism is designed to guide the tape along the tape path in the TS1030 Tape Drive. This method uses the surface of the tape, rather than the edges, to control tape motion. This helps reduce tape damage (especially to the edges of the tape) and tape debris, which comes from the damaged edges and can accumulate in the head area. Magneto Resistive (MR) head design Use of flat lap head technology in MR heads for Ultrium 3 helps minimize contact, debris accumulation, and wear on the tape as it moves over the read/write heads. Digital speed matching The Ultrium 3 Tape Drive is designed to perform dynamic speed matching (at one of five speeds, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80 MB/sec) to adjust the drive s native data rate as closely as possible to the net host data rate (after data compressibility has been factored out). This helps reduce the number of backhitch repositions and improve throughput performance. Speed matching on Ultrium 3 ranges from 40 to 80 MB/sec versus 17.5 to 35 MB/sec on Ultrium 2. Robust drive components optimized for automation environments Drive designed using some of the most robust components available, such as: (1) all metal clutch, (2) steel ball bearings in loader, (3) robust leader block design, and (4) single circuit card to help enhance reliability and prolong the life of the drive

3 Power management The Ultrium 3 Tape Drive power management function is designed to control the drive electronics to be either completely turned off or to be in a low-power mode when the circuit functions are not needed for drive operation. Adaptive read equalization It is designed to automatically compensate for dynamic changes in readback signal response. Dynamic amplitude asymmetry compensation It is designed to dynamically optimize readback signals for linear readback response from magneto resistive read head transducers. Separate writing of multiple filemarks Separate writing of multiple filemarks is designed to cause any write command of two or more filemarks to cause a separate data set to be written containing all filemarks after the first. This feature has two advantages, first it helps improve performance if a subsequent append overwrites somewhere after the first filemark. Second, write of multiple filemarks typically indicates a point where an append operation might occur after the first of these filemarks. This change helps prevent having to rewrite datasets containing customer data and the first filemark in cases if such an append occurs. LTO Data Compression (LTO-DC) The Ultrium 3 uses LTO-DC, which is an implementation of a Lempel-Ziv class 1 (LZ-1) data compression algorithm. LTO-DC is an extension of Adaptive Lossless Data Compression (ALDC) and an improvement over previous IBM lossless compression algorithms. IBM s patented Scheme-Swapping compression is designed to look ahead at incoming data, and determine the most efficient storage method (either ALDC or pass-thru mode) to help provide optimal data compression and increased data throughput. LTO Cartridge Memory (LTO-CM) Contained within the LTO Ultrium data cartridge is the LTO-CM, which is a passive, contactless silicon storage device that is physically a part of the cartridge. The LTO-CM is used to hold information about that specific cartridge, the media in the cartridge, and the data on the media. The storage capacity of the LTO-CM is 4,096 bytes. Communication between the drive and the LTO-CM is via a low-level RF field transmitted by the drive to the cartridge. Statistical Analysis and Reporting System (SARS) The Ultrium 3 Tape Drive uses SARS to help isolate failures between media and hardware. The SARS use the cartridge performance history saved in the CM module and the drive performance history kept in the drive flash EEPROM to help determine the more likely cause of failure. SARS is designed to cause the drive to request a cleaner tape, to mark the media as degraded, and to indicate that the hardware has degraded. With support for LTO Ultrium-format tape data cartridges, the TS1030 Tape Drive with the TS3500 Tape Library can be a cost-effective solution for backup, save-and-restore, and archiving functions. Product positioning As you compare competitive tape solutions, consider: Capacity and performance requirements Data integrity, reliability, and availability Storage usage and application requirements Affordability Loyalty to legacy or existing tape formats The TS1030 Tape Drive and software applications are designed to address these requirements and constitute a functionally rich tape storage solution incorporating LTO Ultrium 3 Tape Drive technology. The TS1030 Tape Drive Model F3B is an excellent choice if you use tape drives that require larger-capacity or higher-performance tape backup. The TS1030 Tape Drive is the answer to growing storage requirements and shrinking backup windows. The TS3500 Tape Library and IBM software applications excel in addressing these requirements and can constitute a functionally rich tape storage solution incorporating LTO Ultrium and 3592 tape technology. You also gain flexibility of automated tape library management and unattended save/restore operations. The TS3500 Tape Library models are a smart choice for tape automation for IBM System i, IBM System p, and IBM System z products, or Linux, xseries, and other popular open systems. The TS3500 utilizes the patented Multi-Path Architecture, designed to allow homogeneous or heterogeneous open systems applications to share the library robotics, with ALMS for storage slot pooling and flexible drive assignment. Additional TS3500 features include: Capacity on demand entry library frames, LTO and 3592 drive technology choices and integration, dual active accessors, and 16-frame expansion. The TS3500 Tape Library Base Frame Model L53 or L52 offers 64 to 287 slots for LTO Ultrium tape cartridge media and up to 12 IBM LTO Ultrium Fibre Channel Tape Drives. It is designed to provide excellent price and performance in the open systems environments. The TS3500 Tape Library Base Frame Model L23 or L22 offers 58 to 260 slots for 3592 tape cartridge media and up to 12 IBM TS1120 or 3592 Tape Drives. The TS1120 or 3592 Tape Drives are designed to provide high capacity, performance, and reliability in open systems environments with tape drive flexibility to accommodate capacity as well as fast access where these requirements are needed. Up to or TS3500 Tape Library Expansion Frame Model D22, D23, D32, D52, or D53 can be added to either the Model L22, L23, L32, L52, or L53. The Model D23 or D22 provides up to 400 cartridge slots for 3592 media, and can contain up to 12 TS1120 or 3592 Tape Drives. The Model D32 provides up to 440 slots for Ultrium media, and can contain up to 12 Ultrium 1 or 2 Tape Drives. The Model D53 or D52 provides up to 440 slots for LTO media, and can contain up to 12 Ultrium 2 or 3 Fibre Channel Tape Drives. When a Model HA1 is attached, the last Model D22, D23, D52, or D53 in the TS3500 Tape Library functions as a Service Bay B for the second accessor. The TS3500, part of a family of IBM System Storage LTO Ultrium tape products, can be the answer to growing storage requirements and shrinking backup windows. If you have existing digital linear tape experience or require high-performance automated tape backup, the TS3500 Tape Library constitutes an excellent tape storage solution. The IBM LTO Ultrium Tape Drives in the TS3500 Tape Library provide an excellent functional alternative to DLT/SDLT, 1/4-inch, 4mm, 8mm, or IBM Magstar MP 3570 tape drives. For capacity requirements less than 25 TB (native), a wide spectrum of tape libraries are available from the IBM TotalStorage Ultrium Tape family of products, depending on your customer s storage usage and requirements. Tape automation products to choose from include the IBM System Storage TS3310, TS3200, or TS3100 Tape Libraries

4 For high-cycle and start/stop intensive tape applications, with mission-critical data protection and high-capacity requirements, consider the IBM System Storage TS1120 or 3592 Tape Drive with the IBM System Storage TS3500 Tape Library or the IBM TotalStorage 3494 Tape Library. Linux is a trademark of Linus Torvalds in the United States, other countries or both. Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. Reference information The IBM System Storage TS3500 Tape Library, Hardware Announcement , dated May 9, 2006 The IBM System Storage TS1120 Tape Drive Model E05, Hardware Announcement , dated October 11, 2005 The 3584 Model HA1, Hardware Announcement , dated February 15, 2005 The 3588 Model F3A, Hardware Announcement , dated February 15, 2005 The 3584 Models D22, D52, L22, and L52, Hardware Announcement , dated April 27, 2004 The IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Tape Drive 3592 Model J1A, Hardware Announcement , dated September 9, 2003 The improved functions and expanded attachment to 16 frames in the UltraScalable Tape Library 3584, Hardware Announcement , dated June 3, 2003 The Ultrium 2 Tape Drive in the UltraScalable Tape Library 3584, Hardware Announcement , dated January 28, 2003 Expanded I/O and remote library access features for the UltraScalable Tape Library 3584, Hardware Announcement , dated June 12, 2001 Native Fibre Channel Support for the UltraScalable Tape Library 3584, Hardware Announcement , dated February 20, 2001 The UltraScalable Tape Library 3584, Hardware Announcement , dated August 23, 2000 For IBM statement on compliance with European Union Directive on Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (2002/95/EC) ( RoHS ), visit rohs.shtml Business Partner information If you are a Direct Reseller - System Reseller acquiring products from IBM, you may link directly to Business Partner information for this announcement. A PartnerWorld ID and password are required (use IBM ID). BP Attachment for Announcement Letter mem/sla.jsp?num= Trademarks System Storage, System p, System i, System z, and i5/os are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. The e-business logo, TotalStorage, xseries, AIX, OS/400, and Magstar are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. Windows and Microsoft are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. UNIX is a registered trademark of the Open Company in the United States and other countries

5 IBM United States Announcement Supplemental Information May 9, 2006 Publications Information on the TS1030 Tape Drive Model F3B is contained in the following TS3500 Tape Library publications. Additional copies are available. To order, contact your IBM representative. Title IBM System Storage TS3500 Tape Library Introduction and Planning Guide IBM System Storage TS3500 Tape Library Operator Guide IBM System Storage TS3500 Tape Library SCSI Reference Guide IBM Ultrium Device Driver Installation and User s Guide (English) IBM TotalStorage Tape Device Driver Installation and User s Guide (English) Order number GA GA GA GA GA The publications listed above and the publication IBM Ultrium Device Driver Programming Reference (English) (GC ) are also available at The IBM Publications Center Portal applications/publications/cgibin/ pbi.cgi The Publications Center is a worldwide central repository for IBM product publications and marketing material with a catalog of 70,000 items. Extensive search facilities are provided, as well as payment options via credit card. A large number of publications are available online in various file formats, which can currently be downloaded free of charge. Services IBM Integrated Technology Services IBM services include business consulting, outsourcing, hosting services, applications, and other technology management. These services help you learn about, plan, install, manage, or optimize your IT infrastructure to be an On Demand Business. They can help you integrate your high-speed networks, storage systems, application servers, wireless protocols, and an array of platforms, middleware, and communications software for IBM and many non-ibm offerings. IBM is your one-stop shop for IT support needs. For details on available services, contact your IBM representative or visit For details on available IBM Business Continuity and Recovery Services, contact your IBM representative or visit For details on education offerings related to specific products, visit index.html Select your country, and then select the product as the category. Technical information Specified operating environment Physical specifications TS1030 Tape Drive Model F3B Width: 186 mm (7.3 in) Depth: 455 mm (17.9 in) Height: 89 mm (3.5 in) Weight: 5.07 kg (11.2 lb) Operating environment TS1030 Tape Drive Model F3B Temperature: 16 to 38 C (60 to 100 F) Relative humidity: 20% to 80% Wet bulb: 26 C (78.8 F) maximum Voltage: 5 V dc and 12 V dc Electrical power: 5.0 amps at 5 V dc and 2.0 amps at 12 V dc Heat output: 49 watts (0.17 kbtu/hour) Capacity of exhaust: 0.34 Cubic meter/min (12 CFM) Maximum sound power levels: 6.2 bels idle, 6.3 bels operating Hardware requirements: The TS1030 Tape Drive Model F3B is designed for installation in the TS3500 Tape Library Model L53, D53, L52, D52, L32, or D32. Up to 12 TS1030 Tape Drives can be installed in one of these frames (for a total of up to 192 Ultrium Tape Drives in a 16-frame library). The TS1030 Tape Drives can be This announcement is provided for your information only. For additional information, contact your IBM representative, call 800-IBM-4YOU, or visit the IBM home page at: IBM United States IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation

6 installed and intermixed within the same frame with other Ultrium 1 or 2 Tape Drives. The TS1030 Tape Drive Model F3B has a 4-Gbps Fibre Channel interface that may attach in either Fabric topology or Arbitrated Loop topology. An LTO Fibre Drive Mounting Kit feature (#1504 or #1514) is required on a TS3500 Tape Library frame to install a TS1030 Tape Drive Model F3B. The TS1030 Tape Drive Model F3B must be ordered separately, and is designed for customer setup in the TS3500 Tape Library. When ordered with a new TS3500 coming from the plant, one of the following feature numbers should be specified: 9681 (3588 F3B Plant Install) should be specified on the TS1030 Tape Drive, and the TS3500 Tape Library frame into which it will be installed, if it is going to be shipped with the TS3500 Tape Library frame (Field Merge 3588 in 3584) should be specified on the TS1030 Tape Drive if it is going to be shipped for installation into an already installed TS3500 Tape Library frame. The TS1030 Tape Drive Model F3B is designed for customer setup. However, if the customer desires assistance with the installation, the following feature can be ordered on the TS3500 frame (one feature for each drive that is needed): Field Install Assist. Customer-owned TS1030 Tape Drive or 3588 Tape Drives, or TS1030 Tape Drive or 3588 Tape Drives removed from a TS3500 library frame can be installed in another TS3500 frame. A LTO Fibre Drive Mounting Kit feature (#1514) is required for installing a TS1030 Tape Drive or 3588 Tape Drive in a drive slot in a TS3500 Tape Library Model L53 or D53 frame. A LTO Fibre Drive Mounting Kit feature (#1504) is required for installing a TS1030 Tape Drive or 3588 Tape Drive in a drive slot in a 3584 Model L32, D32, L52, or D52 frame. Unlabeled and uninitialized LTO Ultrium 3 Tape Cartridges for the TS1030 Tape Drive can be included with the order of a new TS3500 Model D53 or L53 frame by specifying the IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 400 GB Data Cartridge feature (#8768). Labeled or bulk quantities of LTO Ultrium cartridges can be ordered using machine type 3589 or purchased through distributors. Refer to the Supplies section for additional information. Note: The TS3500 requires that cartridges have appropriate bar code labels. A TS1030 Tape Drive in the TS3500 Tape Library can be attached to IBM System i, IBM System p, or IBM System z products, and xseries, Hewlett Packard, Sun, UNIX, Linux, and Windows servers that support Fibre Channel interfaces. A current list of supported open system configurations for the TS1030 Tape Drive Model F3B is available from the following Web site Select LTO Support, then the Interoperability Matrix and Software ISVs, and view the Supported Servers and Operating Systems for the product. Cables: Cables are required to attach tape drives in the TS3500 Tape Library to each server connection (up to the number of tape drive attachments installed). One or more of the following Fibre Channel cables should be specified on the TS3500 frame. Fibre Channel cables: A Fibre Channel cable is required to attach a TS1030 Tape Drive in the TS3500 Tape Library via the standard Fibre Channel patch panel in the TS3500 Tape Library Model L23 or L53 to host Fibre Channel adapters, the IBM 2109 SAN Fibre Switch, or other Fibre Channel components. The cable can be customer supplied, or ordered with the TS3500 Tape Library in the lengths shown. The attaching Fibre Channel cable must be a 50.0/125 micrometer short wavelength fiber-optic cable for distances up to 500 meters. These tape drives come with LC Duplex connectors. One 2.0 meter LC-LC Fibre Channel drive-to-patch panel cable is included with each Fibre Mounting Kit (#1504 or #1514). Features available for Fibre Channel cables, and their respective lengths, are available with the following feature numbers on the TS3500 frame: m SC-LC Fibre Channel Cable m LC-LC Fibre Channel Cable m LC-LC Fibre Channel Cable m LC-LC Fibre Channel Cable m LC-LC Fibre Channel Cable An interposer is available to connect a tape drive or server LC Duplex adapter to a SC Duplex cable by ordering the Interposer SC-LC Fibre feature (#5096). Refer to the Special Features section of the TS3500 or 3584 Tape Library Sales Manual for detailed descriptions of these features. Software requirements: The TS1030 Tape Drive Model F3B in the TS3500 Tape Library is supported on the following operating systems at the minimum levels indicated: OS/400 V5R2, or later i5/os V5R3, or later AIX 5L V5.1, V5.2, V5.3, or later Sun Solaris 8, 9, or 10 Microsoft Windows 2000 (build 2195, or greater) Microsoft Windows 2003 (build 3790, or greater) HP-UX 11.00, 11i (64 bit), and 11i v2 Linux distributions: Red Hat Enterprise Linux Version 4, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 (SLES 9), and Asianux 2.0 For a current list of host software versions and release levels that support the TS3500 or 3584, refer to the following Web site compatibility/ An update of the open systems device drivers can be obtained via anonymous FTP from Look under the directory storage/devdrvr. Further information can be found in the IBM TotalStorage Tape Device Driver Installation and User s Guide (GC ), also available at the above FTP site. Tivoli Storage Manager and other compatible software offerings provide storage and tape management software for the TS3500 or Supporting software and applications must be obtained separately from IBM, IBM Business Partners, or ISVs. A list of compatible software is available from your IBM representative or at compatibility/pdf/lto_isv_matrix.pdf

7 IBM continues to work together with ISVs to support the TS3500 Tape Library. Individual application vendors should be contacted for specific information and availability dates. Consult with ISV providers for their support of mixed drive types and media types in the same logical library. Compatibility: The TS1030 Tape Drives can read and write LTO Ultrium 2 Data Cartridges and can read original LTO Ultrium Data Cartridges. The LTO Ultrium 400 GB Data Cartridges can only be used on Ultrium 3 Tape Drives, such as the TS1030 Tape Drive or 3588 Tape Drives. The LTO Ultrium 400 GB Data Cartridges are physically the same size as all previous LTO Ultrium Data Cartridges, and can therefore reside in the same 3584 library frames as those cartridges. The TS1030 Tape Drive and LTO Ultrium 3 cartridges can be resident in the same TS3500 Tape Library with IBM LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drives and cartridges, IBM LTO Ultrium 1 Tape Drives and cartridges, or with TS1120 or 3592 Tape Drives and cartridges. Limitations Although the compression technology can increase the amount of data stored on the media, the actual degree of compression achieved is highly sensitive to the characteristics of the data being compressed. Fibre Channel cable lengths are limited to 500 meters (1,650 ft). Although multiple systems may be attached to a tape drive, the systems cannot use the drive simultaneously. Planning information Customer responsibilities: Physical planning is a customer responsibility. Detailed planning information is in the IBM System Storage TS3500 Tape Library Introduction and Planning Guide (GA ). Current levels of the open systems device drivers should be obtained to ensure the TS1030 Tape Drive Model F3B is supported. Customers are responsible for obtaining the appropriate adapters, cables, and interposers (if required) for system attachment. Customers are also responsible for ordering media. Cable orders: Cables are required to attach the TS1030 Tape Drive Model F3B in the TS3500 Tape Library to each server connection (up to the number of tape drive attachments installed). Refer to Cables in the Hardware requirements section for a list of cables for the TS1030 Tape Drive. Installability: Installation time for the TS1030 Tape Drive Model F3B is approximately hours. Direct customer support: Eligible customers can obtain installation and usage assistance through ASK Support using the search word 3584, 3588, TS3500, or TS1030. Packaging Product Shipment group Number of boxes 3588 Model F3B 3588 Tape Drive Model F3B 1 Open System device drivers Supplies For end users: IBM data media supplies including labeled, initialized, bulk data media, or cleaning cartridges can be purchased from IBM using machine type Refer to the 3589 Sales Manual. The part numbers for additional supplies are: IBM part number 24R L L9129 Supply item IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 400GB Data Cartridge IBM TotalStorage LTO Cleaning Cartridge (universal) Leader Pin Attachment Kit For information about IBM branded media, such as additional IBM LTO Ultrium data or cleaning cartridges, call 888-IBM-MEDIA ( ) in the U.S. or Canada or refer to the following Web site Security, auditability, and control This product uses the security and auditability features of the host hardware, software, and application software. The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communications facilities. Terms and conditions Volume orders: Contact your IBM representative. IBM Global Financing: No Warranty period: One year Warranty service: If required, IBM provides repair or exchange service depending on the types of warranty service specified for the machine. IBM will attempt to resolve your problem over the telephone, or electronically via an IBM Web site. You must follow the problem determination and resolution procedures that IBM specifies. Scheduling of service will depend upon the time of your call and is subject to parts availability. If applicable to your product, parts considered Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) will be provided as part of the machine s standard warranty service. Service levels are response-time objectives and are not guaranteed. The specified level of warranty service may not be available in all worldwide locations. Additional charges may apply outside IBM s normal service area. Contact your local IBM representative or your reseller for country- and location-specific information. This product is covered by the following types of service

8 On-site Service IBM will repair the failing machine at your location and verify its operation. You must provide a suitable working area to allow disassembly and reassembly of the IBM machine. The area must be clean, well lit, and suitable for the purpose. 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, same-day response, IBM On-site Repair If your problem can be resolved with a CRU (for example, keyboard, mouse, speaker, memory, or hard disk drive), IBM may ship the CRU to you for you to install. CRU information and replacement instructions are shipped with your machine and are available from IBM at any time on your request. Based upon availability, CRUs will be shipped for next-business-day delivery. IBM specifies in the materials shipped with a replacement CRU whether a defective CRU must be returned to IBM. When return is required, (1) return instructions and a container are shipped with the replacement CRU, and (2) you may be charged for the replacement CRU if IBM does not receive the defective CRU within 30 days of your receipt of the replacement. Non-IBM parts support Warranty Service IBM is now shipping machines with selected non-ibm parts that contain an IBM field replaceable unit (FRU) part number label. These parts are to be serviced during the IBM machine warranty period. IBM is covering the service on these selected non-ibm parts as an accommodation to their customers, and normal warranty service procedures for the IBM machine apply. Warranty service upgrades and maintenance service options Warranty service upgrades During the warranty period, warranty service upgrades provide an enhanced level of on-site service for an additional charge. A warranty service upgrade must be purchased during the warranty period and is for a fixed term (duration). It is not refundable or transferable and may not be prorated. If required, IBM will provide the warranty service upgrade enhanced level of on-site service acquired by the customer. Service levels are response-time objectives and are not guaranteed. IBM will attempt to resolve your problem over the telephone or electronically by access to an IBM Web site. You must follow the problem determination and resolution procedures that IBM specifies. Scheduling of service will depend upon the time of your call and is subject to parts availability. On-site Service IBM will repair the failing machine at your location and verify its operation. You must provide a suitable working area to allow disassembly and reassembly of the IBM machine. The area must be clean, well lit, and suitable for the purpose. The following service selections are available as warranty upgrades for your machine type. 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, 2-hour average response CRUs may be provided as part of the machine s standard warranty CRU service except that you may install a CRU yourself or request IBM installation, at no additional charge, under one of the On-site Service levels specified above. For additional information on the CRU service, refer to the warranty information. Maintenance services If required, IBM provides repair or exchange service depending on the types of maintenance service specified for the machine. IBM will attempt to resolve your problem over the telephone or electronically, via an IBM Web site. You must follow the problem determination and resolution procedures that IBM specifies. Scheduling of service will depend upon the time of your call and is subject to parts availability. Service levels are response-time objectives and are not guaranteed. The specified level of maintenance service may not be available in all worldwide locations. Additional charges may apply outside IBM s normal service area. Contact your local IBM representative or your reseller for countryand location-specific information. The following service selections are available as maintenance options for your machine type. On-site Service IBM will repair the failing machine at your location and verify its operation. You must provide a suitable working area to allow disassembly and reassembly of the IBM machine. The area must be clean, well lit, and suitable for the purpose. 9 hours per day, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, next-business-day response 9 hours per day, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, 4-hour average response 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, 4-hour average response 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, 2-hour average response CRUs If your problem can be resolved with a CRU (for example, a keyboard, mouse, speaker, memory, or hard disk drive), and depending upon the maintenance service offerings in your geography, IBM will ship the CRU to you for you to install. CRU information and replacement instructions are shipped with your machine and are available from IBM upon your request. Based upon availability, CRUs will be shipped for next-business-day delivery. IBM specifies, in the materials shipped with a replacement CRU, whether a defective CRU must be returned to IBM. When return is required, (1) return instructions and a container is shipped with the replacement CRU and (2) you may be charged for the replacement CRU if IBM does not receive the defective CRU within 30 days of your receipt of the replacement. CRUs may be provided as part of the machine s standard maintenance service except that you may install a CRU yourself or request IBM installation, at no additional charge, under any of the On-site Service levels specified above. Non-IBM parts support Under certain conditions, IBM repairs selected non-ibm parts at no additional charge for machines that are covered under warranty service upgrades or maintenance services. IBM service provides hardware problem determination on non-ibm parts (for example, adapter cards, PCMCIA

9 cards, disk drives, memory) installed within IBM machines covered under warranty service upgrades or maintenance services and provides the labor to replace the failing parts at no additional charge. If IBM has a Technical Service Agreement with the manufacturer of the failing part, or if the failing part is an accommodations part (a part with an IBM FRU label), IBM may also source and replace the failing part at no additional charge. For all other non-ibm parts, customers are responsible for sourcing the parts. Installation labor is provided at no additional charge, if the machine is covered under a warranty service upgrade or a maintenance service. Usage plan machine: No IBM hourly service rate classification: Two When a type of service involves the exchange of a machine part, the replacement may not be new, but will be in good working order. Field-installable features: No Model conversions: No Machine installation: Customer setup Customers are responsible for installation according to the instructions IBM provides with the machine. Graduated Program License Charges apply: No. This product does not contain Licensed Internal Code or Licensed Machine Code. Educational allowance available: A reduced charge is available to qualified education customers. The educational allowance may not be added to any other discount or allowance. Prices Product charges Order now To order, contact the Americas Call Centers, your local IBM representative, or your IBM Business Partner. To identify your local IBM representative or IBM Business Partner, call 800-IBM-4YOU ( ). Phone: 800-IBM-CALL ( ) Fax: 800-2IBM-FAX ( ) Internet: callserv@ca.ibm.com Mail: IBM Americas Call Centers Dept. Teleweb Customer Support, 9th floor 105 Moatfield Drive North York, Ontario Canada M3B 3R1 Reference: YE001 The Americas Call Centers, our national direct marketing organization, can add your name to the mailing list for catalogs of IBM products. Note: Shipments will begin after the planned availability date. Trademarks System Storage, IBMLink, System p, System i, System z, i5/os, and AIX 5L are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. The e-business logo, TotalStorage, xseries, OS/400, and Tivoli are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. Windows and Microsoft are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. UNIX is a registered trademark of the Open Company in the United States and other countries. Linux is a trademark of Linus Torvalds in the United States, other countries or both. Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. Field Plant Machine Feature Purchase install install Description type Model number price MMMC only only TS1030 Tape 3588 F3B $22,800 $196 Drive Field Merge 9679 NC NC N Y 3588 in F3B 9681 NC NC N Y Plant Install Ultrium F3A Tape Drive Field Merge 9679 NC NC N Y 3588 in 3584 MMMC = Monthly minimum maintenance charge NC = No charge For ServiceElect (ESA) Maintenance Service Charges, contact IBM Global Services at 888-IBM-4343 ( )